LOS ANGELES Creative director Mark Fenske confirmed that he is leaving independent Wieden + Kennedy to resume his teaching career at the Adcenter at Virginia Commonwealth University.

At Wieden, Fenske contributed to several Coca-Cola broadcast and theatrical efforts. "I missed teaching," said Fenske, who had partnered with Hal Curtis on the Portland, Ore.-based agency's Coke account since he joined Wieden 13 months ago. He said the beverage giant's business would be "left in very good hands," but did not elaborate. An agency representative said the shop has hired a replacement to partner with Curtis, but would not disclose the creative's name.